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Week 15

Weekly
Grade
Tomahawk Chop
5-10 212.34
165.12
 
VS
proj
Fourth & Inches
138.53 6-8
146.63

Tomahawk Chop top expectations, knock off Fourth & Inches in 212.34-138.53 rout

Tomahawk Chop rose to the occasion, rolling to a 212.34-138.53 victory over Fourth & Inches, who fell short of projections. Fourth & Inches nabbed a 2.60-point lead on Thursday, but Tomahawk Chop held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Calvin Ridley (29.3 points) and Derrick Henry (28.2). Melvin Gordon III (24.1 points) and J.D. McKissic (23.7) were the top scorers for Fourth & Inches in the loss. This marks the first time this season Tomahawk Chop have gotten the best of Fourth & Inches, after falling 185.4-168.86 in their last matchup. Tomahawk Chop improve to 5-10 for the season, while Fourth & Inches fall to 6-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Tomahawk Chop   Fourth & Inches

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones Jr. (10 Rec, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 23.2 points against the Titans in Week 15. His scoring output nearly doubled his 11.83-point projection and was much higher than his 10.46-point season scoring average. Jones Jr. ranks #69 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Marvin Jones Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Tomahawk Chop
Points
% of total points 212.34
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
29.3
15.85
13.8%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
28.2
25.35
13.3%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
26.47
15.37
12.5%
4
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
23.2
11.83
10.9%
Fourth & Inches
Points
% of total points 138.53
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
24.1
12.32
17.4%
2
J.D. McKissic
RB
23.7
10.77
17.1%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
18.3
9.42
13.2%
4
Russell Gage
WR
16.8
8.46
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Tomahawk Chop who emerged with the lead, 192.37-128.73. Corey Davis had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Tomahawk Chop, while T.Y. Hilton had a 41-yard catch. Antonio Brown made the highlight reel for Fourth & Inches with a 46-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Jared Goff had a 44-yard pass for Tomahawk Chop, helping the team to a 206.24-138.53 lead.

Points By Position

  Tomahawk Chop   Fourth & Inches

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Fourth & Inches need some help then, averaging just 142.99 versus Tomahawk Chop's 164.34.
Even the computers think Tomahawk Chop have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (168.04) than Fourth & Inches (157.67).
Tomahawk Chop don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Fourth & Inches (3 vs 0).
Tomahawk Chop play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Fourth & Inches (1).
Tomahawk Chop should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Fourth & Inches (7 vs 3).
Tomahawk Chop have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Fourth & Inches (84 vs 68).
By position, Tomahawk Chop have outscored Fourth & Inches at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
The starters for Tomahawk Chop had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Fourth & Inches (1).
Hey Fourth & Inches, maybe you'll have better luck next year!

Coach Talk

Tomahawk Chop
Hey, the key to football is taking advantage of the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by doubling up Fourth & Inches at the wide receiver position (95 points to 43.5).
Fourth & Inches
Fortunately, Fourth & Inches, Week 15's problem was fairly easy to identify. Going with DeVante Parker in a fantasy matchup where your opponent put up more than 212 points... let's aim to play with a full deck of cards next time?